In Six Small Squares

We meet on screen in six small squares
To stay in touch, as each one shares
What’s going on, the latest news;
To do so, Zoom is what we use.

We’re scattered now, so our routine
Of monthly dates where we’d convene
Has modified to just the talk – 
No lunch, museum, shop or walk.

In six small squares, we can assess
Who’s doing well or who’s a mess.
We trade advice and give support
And somehow help to hold the fort.

We’ve met for almost forty years
And our connection perseveres.
Though age has caught us unawares,
We stay the same in six small squares.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 4/20/2021 8:16:00 PM
This is so telling; it is exactly the way it is!
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Date: 4/14/2021 10:40:00 AM
Fine write ilene, lovely rhyme and flow too. Great stuff! Take care, Gordon
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Date: 4/13/2021 12:10:00 PM
I think of Zoom as, "invasion of privacy" rather than a communication tool, but you have persuaded me that it is better to see people's face than a face mask! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 4/12/2021 6:36:00 PM
How wonderful that you and your friends still meet after all these years! That doesn't happen very often. You are blessed! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 4/12/2021 2:35:00 PM
Nice poem about Zoom. I have never used it before. I'll have to check it out.
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Date: 4/12/2021 1:01:00 PM
Isn't technology wonderful that you can still maintain your friendship albeit at a distance, its vital you are there for eachother during such trying times, hugs jan xx
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Date: 4/12/2021 12:49:00 PM
How cute this is, Ilene! My daughter and g'daughter use zoom all the time, but I don't even have a camera or a microphone on my pc (on purpose!). ~ Best regards // paul
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